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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 362.53 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 362.53 and 87.58 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 362.53 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/362.53 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 362.53 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 31,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,750.45/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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